Stewart Dmello
Mumbai
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented Administrative & Facility Manager with over 20 years of cross-sector experience in leading administrative functions, streamlining facilities management, and implementing organizational procedures that boost operational efficiency. A strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in vendor negotiations, crisis management, team building, compliance, budgeting, and guest services within corporate and hospitality environments. Proven ability to manage large teams, complex projects, and high-volume event operations while ensuring service excellence and cost control.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Administration & PR
Garware Technical Fibers LTD
Mumbai
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior management, ensuring seamless execution of business priorities.
- Managed vendor contracts and procurement processes, achieving cost savings through negotiation, and supplier consolidation.
- Oversaw compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and audit readiness.
- Directed maintenance, security, and housekeeping teams across multiple sites, ensuring safe and efficient workplace environments.
- Managed space planning and office relocations.
- Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
Administrative Manager
Sun TV Network
Mumbai
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Managing end-to-end administrative operations for over 250 employees at the Mumbai office, ensuring smooth and efficient daily functioning.
- Implemented workflow and office system improvements that enhanced coordination, reduced turnaround times, and optimized departmental efficiency.
- Oversaw facility management, office maintenance, inventory control, and vendor contracts for office supplies, utilities, and outsourced services.
- Supervised travel, cafeteria, pantry, housekeeping, drivers, and technical support teams, ensuring uninterrupted support to all business functions.
- Reviewed purchase requisitions, budgets, and procurement processes, driving measurable cost savings through effective vendor negotiations.
- Collaborated with senior management on scheduling, vendor liaison, compliance tracking, and internal reporting structures.
- Handled HR coordination activities including employee onboarding, preparation and issuance of offer letters, maintaining attendance records, supporting payroll processing, and issuing ID cards and laptops.
- Acted as a key link between the Admin and HR functions, ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management and adherence to company policies.
Administration & Facility Manager
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
Mumbai
04.2014 - 03.2024
- Directed the complete administration and maintenance operations for corporate and R&D facilities.
- Established preventive maintenance schedules and introduced energy-efficient systems, reducing utility costs by 15%.
- Monitored facility upkeep, compliance audits, staff deployment, security services, and housekeeping management.
- Led inspections, vendor evaluations, and service optimization efforts for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and waste management systems.
- Championed safety and hygiene practices in line with pharma-grade standards, improving audit scores across all facilities.
- Served as liaison with internal stakeholders, ensuring employee comfort, space planning, and workplace readiness during expansions.
Banquet Manager
Raheja Group of Hotels
Mumbai
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed logistics and service operations for events catering up to 5000 guests, including corporate conferences and social functions.
- Directed setup, F&B coordination, staffing plans, vendor interactions, and inventory controls to ensure flawless event execution.
- Maintained rigorous service standards, resulting in a 20% increase in repeat business and client referrals.
- Managed banquet budgets, performed cost analysis, and worked with marketing to improve visibility and client acquisition.
Banquet Manager
Kamat Group of Hotels - VITS
Mumbai
12.2002 - 02.2013
- Handled daily banquet operations with responsibility for strategy, team leadership, sales, and client satisfaction.
- Achieved highest annual revenue in 2011-12, positioning the banquet division as the top-performing revenue stream in the hotel.
- Planned marketing strategies and prepared performance and revenue reports for management.
- Developed a strong corporate clientele through successful negotiation, service personalization, and relationship management.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts
Mumbai University
Mumbai01.2005
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Strategic Planning
- Facility Operations
- Infrastructure Operations
- Vendor Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Multi-site Operations Management
- Travel Services
- Events Services
- Hospitality Services
- Compliance
- Safety Management
- Risk Management
- Budget Planning
- Cost Optimization
Certification
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
- Crowd Management & Survival Techniques
- Elementary First Aid
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Represented at state-level tournaments in Cricket & Football.
- Avid traveler with an interest in discovering new places, local cuisines, and culture.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Acting Operations Manager, VITS Nagpur & Lotus Resort Karwar, 2011
- Senior Captain / Captain, VITS Mumbai (Kamat Group), 2002-2010, Oversaw restaurant operations, guest relations, staff training, and service quality., Managed team rosters, departmental inventory, and customer experience metrics.
Timeline
Manager - Administration & PR
Garware Technical Fibers LTD
11.2025 - Current
Administrative Manager
Sun TV Network
03.2024 - 09.2025
Administration & Facility Manager
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
04.2014 - 03.2024
Banquet Manager
Raheja Group of Hotels
04.2013 - 03.2014
Banquet Manager
Kamat Group of Hotels - VITS
12.2002 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts
Mumbai University